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From humble beginnings to the helm of MACRA: Dr. Nkoloma’s journey of resilience and innovation

Noel MkwailaOctober 7, 2026

For Dr. Mayamiko Nkoloma, success did not begin in a boardroom or behind the desk of the Director General of the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA). It began in a modest family, in primary school classrooms in Lilongwe and Zomba, and later in the lecture rooms of the Polytechnic, now the Malawi University of Business...

Blantyre considers AI cameras to strengthen security and urban management

Noel MkwailaSeptember 25, 2026

Blantyre could soon have an artificial intelligence-powered surveillance system as the Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) explores the use of smart cameras to improve public safety and urban management. The proposed Smart City Surveillance Initiative would involve the installation of AI-powered cameras capable of detecting and identifying objects, interpreting incidents and providing real-time surveillance information....

Malawian students crowned African robotics champions

Christy GomaniSeptember 21, 2026

Six Malawian students have emerged as champions at the 2026 Robocorda International Robotics Competition, outclassing participants from 10 African countries. Drawn from primary and secondary schools, the students are Anwar Bakili, Hope Jere, Inkosi Kuyeri, Alessandro Simwaka, Nathan Chilonga and seven-year-old Aiden Salima. The competition, which took place between Thursday and Friday last week, saw...

MACRA unveils digital initiatives to strengthen cybersecurity, public services

Noel MkwailaJuly 26, 2026

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) says it is implementing a number of digital reforms aimed at improving cybersecurity, enhancing public safety and modernising service delivery in the country. Appearing before the Parliamentary Committee on Government Assurances and Public Sector Reforms, MACRA Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma said the Authority is establishing a National Digital Forensics...

Government steps up fight against digital piracy

Noel MkwailaJuly 22, 2026

Government has reaffirmed its commitment to tackling digital piracy, warning that the illegal practice is costing Malawi millions of kwacha in lost revenue, undermining the country’s creative industry and discouraging investment. The commitment was made in Blantyre during the National Multi-Stakeholder Forum on Digital Piracy, which brought together government officials, regulators, internet service providers, broadcasters...

MACRA engages stakeholders on proposed fees for data controllers and processors

Antony IsaiahJuly 16, 2026

The Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) is pushing forward with plans to charge data controllers and data processors annual registration fees, using a series of stakeholder consultations — most recently in Lilongwe — to defend the proposal and gather feedback before it is finalised. MACRA, which is designated under the Data Protection Act, 2024 as...

MACRA director general Mayamiko Nkoloma earns PhD

Noel MkwailaJuly 14, 2026

Malawi Communications Regulatory Authority (MACRA) Director General Mayamiko Nkoloma has earned a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) after successfully defending his doctoral thesis at the Malawi University of Science and Technology (MUST). His research, titled Innovation Adaptation Framework for Digital Health Systems in Malawi, focuses on improving the adoption and sustainability of digital health technologies to...

RHAM urges rainwater harvesting ahead of El Niño

Kelvin TemboJuly 10, 2026

The Rainwater Harvesting Association of Malawi (RHAM) is urging Malawians to embrace rainwater harvesting technologies to cope with the impending El Niño weather phenomenon expected during the 2026/27 agricultural season. This call comes after the Department of Meteorological Services warned that the country is likely to experience El Niño conditions, characterized by tricky rainfall patterns,...

DataCom Malawi Boosts ICT Expo with K10 Million Sponsorship

capitalfmradioMay 31, 2026

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Analyst says Moyale’s poor home run not about venue change

Moyale Football Club’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have nothing to do with the change of venue, according to sports analyst Pickford Kamanga. Kamanga was reacting to Moyale’s winless run at Mzuzu Stadium since returning from Rumphi Stadium, where the team has played four matches, losing 1-0 to Silver Strikers, drawing 2-2 with Masters FC, 2-2...

Blackout at Bingu Stadium sparks concern

The Ministry of Sports has admitted that the blackout that disrupted the Masters FC and Karonga United match at Bingu National Stadium in Lilongwe was disappointing, as stakeholders have raised concerns over the management and maintenance of the facility. Ministry spokesperson McMillan Mwale told Capital FM that the stadium has backup generators designed to switch...

Moyale home struggles continue

Moyale FC’s struggles at Mzuzu Stadium have continued since their return from Rumphi Stadium, with the team yet to register a home victory in four matches. The latest setback came on Sunday when they suffered a 1-0 defeat to Silver Strikers in the FDH Bank Premiership. Innocent Shema scored the decisive goal in the seventh...

Haiya rewards beach soccer stars with K3 million bonus each after Seychelles triumph

Football Association of Malawi (FAM) President Fleetwood Haiya has approved an increase in the Beach Soccer National Team’s winning bonus from K500,000 to K3 million per player following the team’s victory over Seychelles yesterday. The bonus rewards the team’s outstanding performance and qualification for the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), while demonstrating FAM’s commitment to...

Agroecology could boost African farm yields and cut costs, a new report finds

A new report by ActionAid says agroecology could increase crop yields, cut farming costs and strengthen climate resilience across Africa, calling on governments to redirect agricultural subsidies towards sustainable farming practices. The study, which examines evidence from 10 African countries, says the approach could improve farmers’ incomes and food security, but warns that the transition...

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